Prolonged cohabitation presumes valid marriage unless disproved by strong evidence; woman’s silence seen as deliberate evasion, appeal dismissed: SC
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SC: School certificate from private school not valid proof of age, sets aside order declaring murder accused as juvenile.
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Delhi High Court has held that the burden to prove that a person has dishonestly damaged an electric meter to commit electricity theft is on the prosecution.
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Union government withdraws three bills aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act 1872. New versions of the bills, incorporating recommenda...
Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of husband unable to explain poison in wife's body. Case underscores the importance of sensitivity in crimes against women. Details on Section 106 of the Indian...
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